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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.25, 7,351.61 and 2,969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.25, 7,351.61 and 2,969.39 is: 4,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.25 : 7,351.61 = 2,969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.25/7,351.61 = 2,969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.25x = 7,351.61 × 2,969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.25x = 21,829,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,797.22/5,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.76

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